Spanish Bombs
Tijuana No Lyrics


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Spanish Bombs in Andalusia
The shooting sites in the days of '39
Oh, please leave the vendetta open
Federico Lorca is dead and gone
Bullet Holes in the cemetery walls
.The black cars of the Guardia Civil
Spanish bombs on the Costa Rica
I'm flying in on a DC-10 tonight

Spanish bombs yo te quiero y infinito
Yo te quiero Oh mi corazón
Spanish bombs yo te quiero y infinito
Yo te quiero oh mi corazón

Spanish weeks in my disco casino
The freedom fighters died up on the hill
They sang the red flag, they wore the black one
But after they died it was Mockingbird Hill
Back home the buses went up in flashes
The Irish tomb was drenched in blood
Spanish bombs shatter the hotel
My senorita's nose was nipped in the bud

Spanish bombs yo te quiero y infinito
Yo te quiero Oh mi corazón
Spanish bombs yo te quiero y infinito
Yo te quiero oh mi corazón

The hillsides ring with, free the people
Or can I hear the echoes from the days of '39?
With trenches full of poets, the ragged armies
Fixin' bayonets, to fight the other line
Spanish bombs rock the province
I'm hearing music from another time
Spanish bombs on the Costa Brava
I'm flying in on a DC-10 tonight

Spanish bombs yo te quiero y infinito
Yo te quiero Oh mi corazón
Spanish bombs yo te quiero y infinito
Yo te quiero oh mi corazón

Spanish songs in Andalusia, Mandolina
Oh my corazon
Spanish songs in Granada
Oh my corazon
oh mi corazón
oh mi corazón




oh mi corazón
oh mi corazón

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Tijuana No's song Spanish Bombs in Andalusia are a commentary on the Spanish Civil War, which took place from 1936 to 1939. The lyrics describe the violence and chaos that occurred during the war, including the shooting sites and bullet holes in the cemetery walls. The song references several specific incidents and figures, including the death of Spanish poet Federico Lorca, who was executed by Nationalist forces in 1936.


The lyrics also touch on the aftermath of the war, including the repression of leftist and anarchist movements by the Guardia Civil and the Irish tomb being drenched in blood. The song captures the sense of loss and disillusionment felt by those who fought for freedom and democracy during the war, only to see their dreams and ideals crushed by the forces of fascism.


Overall, the song is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of fighting for justice and equality, even in the face of overwhelming opposition.


Line by Line Meaning

Spanish Bombs in Andalusia
Referring to the bombing that was happening in the Andalusia region of Spain in the past.


The shooting sites in the days of '39
Talking about the location where the shootings were happening in the year 1939.


Oh, please leave the vendetta open
Asking to not shut the door on the past and to keep seeking justice.


Federico Lorca is dead and gone
Referring to the famous Spanish poet Federico Lorca who was killed and is no longer alive.


Bullet Holes in the cemetery walls
Describing the visible evidence of violence on the walls of the cemetery.


The black cars of the Guardia Civil
Talking about the police force, Guardia Civil's black cars, which were infamous for being involved in violent acts.


Spanish bombs on the Costa Rica
Referring to the use of bombs in Costa Rica, which is unusual as Costa Rica was not involved in the Spanish Civil War.


I'm flying in on a DC-10 tonight
Describing the artist's arrival in Spain in a modern-day airplane called DC-10.


Spanish weeks in my disco casino
Talking about the artist's experience in a Spanish disco casino for two weeks.


The freedom fighters died up on the hill
Referring to the death of people who fought for the country's freedom by going to the mountains and fighting against the government.


They sang the red flag, they wore the black one
Describing the flags that freedom fighters sang and wore to show their support for their fight.


But after they died it was Mockingbird Hill
After the freedom fighters died, everything went back to the normal state, as if nothing had happened.


Back home the buses went up in flashes
Referring to the explosions of buses that happened back to the place where the artist came from.


The Irish tomb was drenched in blood
Depicting the aftermath of an incident where there was a lot of bloodshed in the Irish tomb.


Spanish bombs shatter the hotel
Describing how the Spanish bombs destroyed a hotel where the artist was staying.


My senorita's nose was nipped in the bud
Talking about how the artist's girlfriend suffered physically when the hotel was bombed.


The hillsides ring with, free the people
People are demanding justice and freedom, and the artist is hearing such cries on the hill.


Or can I hear the echoes from the days of '39?
The artist is wondering if the voices of the past can still be heard, referring to the Spanish Civil War.


With trenches full of poets, the ragged armies
Referring to the poets who fought in the Spanish Civil War and how the armies were not properly equipped.


Fixin' bayonets, to fight the other line
Describing the tactics used by army people to fight and overcome the enemy.


Spanish bombs rock the province
Spain is under attack by Spanish bombs, and the artist is observing the effects of it on the people.


I'm hearing music from another time
The artist is noticing the effects of the Spanish Civil War upon Spain's people and how they are expressed through the art and music of the time.


Spanish bombs on the Costa Brava
Referring to the use of bombs in Costa Brava, which is unusual as Costa Brava was not involved in the Spanish Civil War.


Spanish songs in Andalusia, Mandolina
Talking about the Spanish songs that still resonate in the Andalusia region of Spain, played on the musical instrument, Mandolina.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gabriel Sopena, Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Gustave Simonon, Topper Headon

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